League leaders, Ashantigold also known as Ashgold welcome Inter Allies to the Len Clay Stadium on Saturday afternoon for their match day nine 2017/18 Ghana Premier League fixture.

Ashgold look refreshed for another home win given their smooth start to the season, which has of course seen them giving indications of a title triumph. It might be too early to declare them as good title contenders but their leadership on the table after eight match days hasn’t been as a result of luck.

They’ve worked for it. It doesn’t look like Inter Allies, who have been no push overs whatsoever, will have the strength to overpower Ashgold at home. Ashgold have no injury worries. That gives coach C. K. Akunnor a lot of options to pick his arsenals for the battle.

Akunnor and his charges picked a point from their 1-1 draw away to WAFA in midweek. Conversely, Inter Allies beat new boys Eleven Wonders 1-0 at Tema. If there’s anything that will worry Ashgold, it will be Inter Allies coach, Kenichi Yatshuashi whose deep and robust tactical approach to games often trouble opponents.

The physical strength of Inter Allies is another advantage but Ashgold have an energetic team who can march the power and pace of Inter Allies. The away record of Inter Allies is something to worry to about if you are Inter Allies fan as it hasn’t been too impressive.

Nonetheless, Inter Allies are occupying a respectable 4th position on the league with 12 points. They know very well that any point picked at the Len Clay Stadium will be so helpful but Ashgold are poised to break Inter Allies resolve to win this clash on Saturday. The match will be live on StarTimes channel 247.